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Published: Jun 21, 2024 · Modified: May 1, 2025 by chhavi

Banana raisin muffins - No added sugar

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Banana raisin muffins - No added sugar one bowl wholesome muffins are a perfect everyday snack for kids and adults!

12 no sugar muffins in a muffin tin.

Why this recipe works

1. Easy to make in one bowl, no added sugar muffin, which can be dairy-free too!
2. Perfect for kid's lunch boxes and quick snacks.
2. Only whole, healthy ingredients with mild sweetness.

How I wish I had held the hand(figuratively, of course!) of Salman Rushdie instead of Johanna Lindsay; then, I would have sounded way more witty on this blog than in my current wordless state.

Putting aside my lack of writing skills, today, I present another healthy baked goodie-Super healthy banana raisin muffins without any added sugar using whole grain flour.

These Healthy Banana Raisin Muffins are Sugar-Free, and by that, I mean there is no added refined sugar, artificial substitute, or stevia. The sweetness in these muffins comes from the extra ripe banana we add to it.

Tastewise: they are soft, pillowy, and have mild sweetness. If you want it sweeter, add brown or white sugar to it.I make them as an easy snack for my son. He loves it!

Here is the recipe for my more traditional banana bread , here is the whole wheat version of banana bread and lastly, here is my millet banana cake.

Ingredients for Banana Raisin Muffins

Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this delicious recipe

Ingredients needed to make banana raisin muffins- raisin, wheat flour, banana, baking powder, baking soda, eggs and coconut oil

Bananas- Only make this recipe with soft ripe bananas with visible large black spots. These muffins get their sweetness from bananas and raisins so make sure you use ripe sweet bananas.

White Whole wheat flour- this has more fiber than white all purpose flour. If you do not have this, use AP flour.

Milk/Water- I have tested this recipe with only water, and it works quite well. Use what you have at hand. Almond milk and soy milk are great substitutes.

Raisins - A great substitute is chocolate chips. Sometimes I make half my muffins with raisins and other half with chocolate chips. Blueberries will also be wonderful here.

Coconut oil - you can also use sunflower oil, canola oil, or avocado oil. I don't suggest using olive oil here.

How to make No sugar Banana Raisin Muffins

Step 1: Mash the bananas

In a large mixing bowl, Use a ladle or a potato masher to mash the bananas. Do not puree but make it as uniform as possible.

Ripe bananas in a bowl
mashed ripe bananas in a bowl

Step 2: Make the muffin batter

This is a one-bowl recipe, so we add everything in steps. First mix in all the wet ingredients- eggs, milk, or water, and oil. Whisk nicely.

Add the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Give it a mix.

Whole wheat flour can differ from brand to brand, and some might need an extra ¼ cup of milk or water. The batter should be thick but pourable.

Raisins tend to sink to the bottom of the muffin. To avoid that, toss the raisins in ¼ teaspoon of flour before adding to the batter.

eggs, milk and oil in the bowl
muffin batter with raisins
muffin tin filled with muffin batter

Step 3: Bake

Add the batter to the prepared muffin tin lined with paper liners.

Preheat the oven at 400F or 200 C for 10 minutes. Let the oven run empty and heat it like you would a pan while cooking.

A trick I learned with muffins is- to bake them at high for the first 5 minutes to get those gorgeous muffin tops, then reduce the temperature to 365F /180 C for the rest of the baking time till the tops are golden brown.

Check by inserting a toothpick. If it comes clean, your muffins are cooked. Completely cool the muffins on a wire rack before storing them in the refrigerator.

banana raisin muffins on a wire rack along with a white cloth

Hot tip!

Use an ice cream scoop to pour the muffin batter to the liners

Storing

You can pack the leftover muffins in an air tight container or a freezer bag and keep in the refrigerator for 5-6 days.

To freeze, place completely cooled muffins in a freezer bag. Seal and freeze for up to 3 months.

If you love making healthy & quick recipes for your child(or yourself!) make my air fryer bananas, Finger millet cookies and Oats and peanut butter cookies

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Healthy Banana Raisin Muffins

One Bowl Healthy Sugarless,Refined Flour Less,Dairy Free Banana Raisin Muffins
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 Muffins
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Chhavi

Equipment

  • Muffin Tray
  • Muffin liners
  • Oven

Ingredients 

  • 4 Bananas Medium Sized ; ripe; about 450 gms
  • 2 Egg Large
  • ¾ Cup Milk or Water
  • ½ Cup Coconut Oil
  • 2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ⅔ Cup Raisins /Sultanas

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F or 200 C for 10 minutes.
  • Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Do not puree it.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the milk(or water), oil, egg and combine well.
  • To the same bowl, add the flour, baking soda and baking powder.
  • Fold in the dry mix into the wet mix.
  • Prepare a Muffin Tray. Scoop in the batter to the ¾ capacity of the muffin.
  • Bake at 400 F or 200 C for 5 minutes till you see the muffin tops.Reduce the temperature to 365F or 180 C ad bake for 15-16 minutes till a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Pia says

    June 18, 2024 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    Is the 180 degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit? This is a great recipe so I can make them whenever and not waste money on buying muffins AND getting a healthier snack option.

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    • chhavi says

      June 19, 2024 at 11:50 pm

      Hi Pia,
      Its 180 Celsius or 365 Fahrenheit.

      Reply

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